Pollo Campero

188 Border St, East Boston, MA 02128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Pollo Campero, located at 188 Border St, East Boston, MA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 18, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with maintaining premises, cleaning frequency, and covering receptacles. Across 15 scored inspections, Pollo Campero has historically maintained a low-risk status.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floor tiles loose near the drain under the hood and tiles near the 3 bay sink.Repair
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors and walls behind the chicken frylator heavily soiled with grease.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash receptacle wide open in the back trash area.Ensure the lids are tightly closed to prevent rodent
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the horizontal door sweep under the back door to prevent rodent entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted frylator equipment not directly placed under the hood ventilation.Retrain staff to make sure the equipment is stored under the hood while in operation so it is properly vented.COS by the PIC
590.006/6-304.11-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)